A randomized trial, in a hospital primary care clinic, for 24 weeks, of 168 opioid-dependent subjects, maintained on buprenorphine 3x/week, and counseled with Standard or Enhanced Medical Management. SMM is a brief intervention similar to that provided by primary practitioners to patients with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes. EMM is an intervention that provides education about the recovery process and advice about lifestyle changes and 12-step participation. Outcome measures include reduction in opioid use and abstinence from opioids, documented by 3x/week urine testing and self report.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

21 Years to 55 Years

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects meeting FDA criteria for opioid agonist maintenance treatment and DSM-IV criteria for opioid dependence will be eligible for the study. Women of childbearing age will be included provided they agree to adequate contraception and to monthly pregnancy monitoring throughout the study.

Exclusion criteria include: pregnancy, current dependence on alcohol, benzodiazepines or sedatives; current suicide or homicide risk; current psychotic disorder or major depression; inability to read or understand English; life-threatening or unstable medical problems.

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00023283